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Six out of 10 respondents from Canada indicated they had used Apple Pay in a POS setting between July 2023 and June 2024 - with an additional three out of 10 saying they used Apple Pay during this same time for online payments.
Can I use Apple Pay in Canada? ›
Apple Pay participating banks in Canada, Latin America, and the United States. Apple Pay works with many of the major credit and debit cards from the top banks. Just add your supported cards and continue to get all the rewards, benefits, and security of your cards.
How many people use Apple Pay in 2024? ›
Number of Apple Pay users in the US: Table
Year | Number of Apple Pay users in the US | Percentage of population |
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2023 | 55.8 million | 19.8% |
2024 | 60.2 million | 21.2% |
2025 | 63.9 million | 22.3% |
2026 | 67.0 million | 23.3% |
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What is the limit on Apple Pay Canada? ›
You might not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over 250 CAD. You might need to provide a signature for purchases over 50 USD.
What is the most used payment app in Canada? ›
According to a 2019 survey taken by smartphone users in Canada, the most used payment app last year was various financial institution applications. Over 40% of Canadians used their specific bank's smartphone app to cover their payment needs. The second was PayPal, and a close third was Apple Pay.
Can I use my phone to pay in Canada? ›
Contactless or tap payment
To make contactless payments, do the following: Download a payment app that stores your credit, debit or prepaid card information on your mobile device. The app may be from your financial institution or may be a mobile wallet. Look for the Contactless Symbol on in-store payment terminals.
Can I use my Apple Card in Canada? ›
Currently, the Apple Card remains exclusive to the United States, with no official launch date announced for Canada.
Which country uses Apple Pay the most? ›
Roughly one out of 10 Apple Pay users are from the United States.
Which countries don't use Apple Pay? ›
Some major countries, like Belarus and Russia, do not support Apple Pay.
Does Walmart take Apple Pay 2024? ›
Unfortunately, Walmart doesn't accept Apple Pay for online or in-store purchases. Walmart doesn't want to pay any transactional fees and encourages customers to use its Walmart Pay mobile wallet.
We asked Canadian consumers about "Biggest contactless payment brands at POS" and found that "Apple Pay" takes the top spot, while "ZipPay" is at the other end of the ranking.
How to set up Apple Pay in Canada? ›
Set up Apple Pay on your Apple device.
- iPhone. Open the Wallet app. and tap to add a card.
- iPad. Go to Settings. Wallet & Apple Pay, and tap Add Card.
- Mac. On models with Touch ID, go to System Preferences. Wallet & Apple Pay, and. tap Add Card.
What cards can I add to Apple Wallet Canada? ›
You can currently add eligible American Express, Interac, Mastercard, and Visa credit and debit cards offered in Canada by:
- 1st Choice Savings.
- Acadian Credit Union Limited.
- Access Credit Union.
- Advance Savings Credit Union.
- Affinity Credit Union.
- American Express.
- Assiniboine Credit Union.
- ATB.
What is the best way to pay in Canada? ›
Most casual visitors to Canada should use their credit cards for purchases and make larger ATM withdrawals, in Canadian dollars, at Canadian banks. Frequent travelers should talk to their banks about the best debit and credit cards for their trips.
What is the best e-wallet in Canada? ›
What is the best e-wallet in Canada?
- PayPal: PayPal is a widely recognized and trusted e-wallet with a strong presence in Canada. ...
- Apple Pay: ...
- Google Pay: ...
- Samsung Pay: ...
- INTERAC e-Transfer: ...
- Square Cash (Cash App): ...
- EcoPayz:
What payment method is common in Canada? ›
"Credit card" and "Debit card" are the top two answers among Canadian consumers in our survey on the subject of "Most common online payments by type".
Can Apple Pay be used internationally? ›
Apple Pay works in countries and regions that support contactless payments. Confirm with your bank, and ask about any fees they may charge for overseas usage.
Does it cost to use Apple Pay abroad? ›
Apple Pay doesn't charge you any foreign transaction fee when you make a mobile payment using its service². However, if your card issuer or bank levies a foreign transaction fee, this will still apply — which means that there may still be a cost when you shop online or in person using Apple Pay.
Can I use Apple Pay at Walmart in Canada? ›
— In Canada, Walmart has accepted Apple Pay since late 2020.
Can I use my Apple Card internationally? ›
Partnerships. To create Apple Card, we needed an issuing bank and a global payment network. Apple Card is the first consumer credit card Goldman Sachs has issued, and they were open to doing things in a new way. And the strength of the Mastercard network means Apple Card is accepted all over the world.